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Call for Proposal: SATHI Program 2021 by DST, Govt of India

November 5, 2021

Designation/Position- SATHI Program 2021

DST, Govt of India invites application for SATHI Program 2021 from eligible and interested candidates

About- Proposals are invited through online for consideration of support under the Scheme “Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes (SATHI)” of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. The Scheme is largely aiming at: (a) procurement and maintenance of high-end equipment and infrastructure facility necessary for research/ testing/ manufacturing/ fabrication and to cater service by understanding the demands of researchers, scientists, students, start-ups, manufacturing units, industries and R&D Labs, (b) to provide access and sharing of scientific equipment and infrastructure, (c) Capacity Building of operators and technicians for efficient operations and interpretations of results/ outcome, (d) Monitoring of usage of expensive scientific research infrastructure for maximum utilization of Infrastructure management with efficient operations and to be a part of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ (Self Reliant India Campaign).

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Designation/Position- SATHI Program 2021
Research/Job Area- Applied science
Location- India
Eligibility/Qualification–
Job/Position Description-
How to Apply-
Last Date for Apply–10 December 2021

SATHI Program 2021

Summary

SATHI Program 2021 invites applications for support from eligible and interested candidates.
Proposals are invited through online for consideration of support under the Scheme “Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes” of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
The Scheme is largely aiming at: (a) procurement and maintenance of high-end equipment and infrastructure facility necessary for research/ testing/ manufacturing/ fabrication and to cater service by understanding the demands of researchers, scientists, students, start-ups, manufacturing units, industries and R&D Labs.
The Government and Non-Government Academic Institutions / Organization enjoying the previous support of SAIF/ PURSE grant of DST, has to either merge those facilities with SATHI project or forgo the SAif/ PUR SE grant, if recommended recently.
The funding pattern & its mode will be maintained at 75:25 ratio, i.e., DST share would be 75% and the management of the Government / Non- government Host Institute / R& D center share would need to be 25% of the total sanctioned cost of the project.

Research/Job Area- Applied science

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Location- India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Both Government and Non-Government academic Institutions / DSIR recognized R&D centres / Organizations are eligible to apply, while fulfilling other criteria as mentioned in the format & checklist of SATHI.
For University / Degree awarding Academic Institutions / DSIR recognized R&D centres/organizations, the support will be considered for that region (at the national level, if supported).
The Government and Non-Government Academic Institutions / Organization enjoying the previous support of SAIF/ PURSE grant of DST, has to either merge those facilities with SATHI project or forgo the SAIF/ PURSE grant, if recommended recently, before implementing the SATHI grant.
PRIVATE Academic University/ Institution / Organization under Not-for-Profit status would be considered as Academic Institutions (Private) option during the process of online submission of proposal.

Criteria for proposals to be considered for support under SATHI Program: –

For the host institute (HI) / R&D Centre / Organization irrespective of their status, as Government / Non- Government, the funding pattern & its mode will be maintained at 75:25 ratio, i.e., DST share would be 75% and the management of the Government / Non-Government Host Institute / R&D center share would need to be 25% of the total sanctioned cost of the project.

Aiming for sharing mode {matching-funding basis} at 75:25 ratio {DST Share-75% and selected HI -25%} is having the upper limit of Rs.125.0 crores (including both Recurring + Non-Recurring). The share of 25% (of total sanctioned amount) will be contributed by the HI from its own income sources and not from diverting the funds available with HIs under the Grant-in-aids received from other Departments of Government of India or from the CFI, GoI.

Job/Position Description-

SATHI Program 2021 invites application for support from eligible and interested candidates.
Proposals are invited through online for consideration of support under the Scheme “Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes” of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
The Scheme is largely aiming at: (a) procurement and maintenance of high-end equipment and infrastructure facility necessary for research/ testing/ manufacturing/ fabrication and to cater service by understanding the demands of researchers, scientists, students, start-ups, manufacturing units, industries and R&D Labs.
The Government and Non-Government Academic Institutions / Organization enjoying the previous support of SAIF/ PURSE grant of DST, has to either merge those facilities with SATHI project or forgo the SAif/ PUR SE grant, if recommended recently.
The funding pattern & its mode will be maintained at 75:25 ratio, i.e., DST share would be 75% and the management of the Government / Non- government Host Institute / R& D center share would need to be 25% of the total sanctioned cost of the project.

Nature of Support:

The Scheme will provide optimal national-level infrastructure facilities.

Prominently it will provide shared, professionally managed services and strong Science and Technology infrastructure/facilities, with efficiency, accessibility and transparency of the highest order under one roof to service the demands of faculty, researchers, scientist and students of Host and User institutes/organizations (including other academic institutes, universities, national laboratories, start-ups, manufacturing and engineering industries, SMEs, R&D Labs/organization) to enable them to carry out R&D activities.
While Imbibing the plan of self-sustainable model, the usage of the SATHI facility will be guided by the basic principle of maximum and effective utilization and accessibility to all.
SATHI facility will have dedicated sections for fabrication work, rapid prototyping, material testing, characterization, new device fabrication, smart manufacturing and characterization facilities etc., to attract and help R&D labs, industrial R&D, SMEs, Incubators and Start-ups, etc.
If required on a round-the-clock basis with minimum downtime will also be adopted for SATHI activities. Proposal towards individual/departmental R&D support would not be accepted under this Scheme.
The synergy and focus of research under this scheme may preferably be aligned to National Missions/ priorities.

Duration: The duration of support for SATHI Project will be for a period not exceeding 3 years.

Selection: The selection will be through a peer review mechanism and on-spot visit to the Host Institute / University / R&D institute / Centre / Organization, if necessary. A National Steering Committee (NSC) at apex level will assist the DST in making the final selection if required.

How to Apply-

Log on onlinedst.gov.in to access the home page of the “DST e-PMS Portal”.
Before filling up the form candidates are advised to carefully go through the Relevant Advertisement published at the DST Website (www.dst.gov.in) and also available under Proposal Formats in the e-PMS Portal (www.onlinedst.gov.in) after logging in the portal site.
To save your time and avoid data loss please download the appropriate proposal format as suitable for you to the Host Institute / University / R&D institute / Centre / Organization, fill all the information required as per the format (Word and PDF) file (max. size 5Mb) and then keep it ready for upload during submission of mandatory documents.
Click on “Submit proposals” link which would take you to a page seeking multiple information starting with – General information, as Head / Director of the Organization will act as Principal investigator etc. Please note for SATHI Program you do not need to fill – Suggested referees and Current Ongoing Project. Fill all the mandatory information sought against each menu except (Suggested referees and Current Ongoing Project).
After filling all above particulars there is provision for preview your detail before final submission of application form on clicking on “Preview” button. Preview page will display all facts/particulars that you have mentioned on entry time if you are sure with filled details then click on “Submit” button to finally push data into server.
Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.